Choreographer Alonzo King brings his Lines Ballet dance company to the Des Moines Civic Center, 221 Walnut St., at 7:30 p.m. Friday. / SPECIAL TO THE REGISTER

1. Alonzo King Lines Ballet

Today

Choreographer Alonzo King brings his Lines Ballet dance company to the Des Moines Civic Center, 221 Walnut St., at 7:30 p.m. King’s choreography has been performed around the world and has won him an NEA choreographic fellowship, a Jacob’s Pillow Creativity Award and more. $15-$52. www.desmoinesperformingarts.org

2. D.M. Boat, Sports and Travel Show

Today through Sunday

Features this year include the Wolf Pack, the Great Bear Show, fishing simulator, cold stream trout fishing, hunting and fishing camps, U.S. and Canadian resorts and attractions, RVs and campers and more. 5-9 p.m. today; 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Hy-Vee Hall, Iowa Events Center, 730 Third St. Adults $10; students $5; 866-443-2849

3. Black and White Masquerade

Saturday

Inspired by Truman Capote’s “Party of the Century,” Ballet Des Moines hosts its first Black and White Masquerade at 9 p.m. in the Whiteline Lofts, 120 S.W. Fifth St. The party features a performance by Ballet Des Moines, a cocktails and raw bar, and a champagne breakfast at midnight. Formal attire is recommended, and a mask is required (which they’ll provide if you don’t have one). $125 or $75 for YPC members. Go to www.balletdesmoines.org.

5. Jon Batiste andStay Human

Sunday

Jon Batiste and Stay Human kick off the Live at the Temple concert series at 7:30 p.m. at the Temple for Performing Arts, 1011 Locust St. The 27-year-old jazz pianist recently released the debut album with his band Stay Human, “Social Music,” and was featured in the series finale of HBO’s “Treme.” $29-$39 through Ticketmaster.